Category Archives: Credibility

The 3 Selves—The Secret to Handling Stress, Challenges, Threats, and Growth

The volatility of our times is increasingly confronting the modern workforce with unprecedented challenges, change, and stress.  Workers today are faced with the difficulty of performing adequately in their jobs while also forced to deal with added emotional pressures from … Continue reading

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A Unique Leader Worthy of Consideration

The emotional impact of a leader is obviously subjective—it’s up to the individual “follower” to determine the value of a leader’s work.  By that token, a leader may have an immense emotional impact even in spite of loss or failure.  … Continue reading

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Never Blindside Your Boss

“Managing up” –and doing it well—is essential to any success in organizational life.  In this article I want to add another important piece to this very important puzzle. In his excellent book, How to Become CEO, author Jeffrey Fox advises: … Continue reading

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Don’t Be a Jerk – Part 2

One thing I have learned (and seen up close!) is that there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance!  Remember that quote?  I wrote it in an article I posted just two weeks ago on October 30th.  The article … Continue reading

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What’s the Secret to Success…is it WHAT you know; WHO you know; or WHERE you know it????

Is this YOU? You invest years of hard work in your job, proving your worth to the organization; You establish a record of consistent success and excellent performance; You invest in your education, acquiring degrees or certifications; You apply for … Continue reading

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Building a Confident Team

One thing I have learned (and seen up close!) is that there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance!  How do you avoid the odious sham of arrogance and in its place, develop actual, genuine CONFIDENCE—for yourself, and especially, … Continue reading

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